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July 15th | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is launching a new 12-week Fiber Optic Technician course on its main campus. Students can earn the Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT®) credential through the

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May 29th | 2024

BLUEFIELD, VA—Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest) will offer its Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program in Bluefield, Virginia, beginning in August for the Fall 2024 term. This program is designed to

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April 29th | 2024

The 44th Annual SWCC Math Contest was held on April 26 at Southwest Virginia Community College. 160 high school students from the following schools participated: Graham, Richlands, Ridgeview, Castlewood, Grundy,

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April 23rd | 2024

Richmond, Va. – Catherine “Cathy” Corte Payne & Family has received the 18th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. She was nominated by Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC).  The

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April 2nd | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest) honored its inaugural president, Dr. Charles King, on his 90th birthday on Saturday, March 23, 2024, with a celebration and special recognitions. The college’s Educational

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March 21st | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College hosted a round-table discussion with state leaders, including Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. College president Dr. Tommy Wright moderated the event. Sen.

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March 15th | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College is hosting The Festival of the Arts, which will take place from April 4th to 28th. The theme for the upcoming 2024 month-long celebration is “Our

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March 13th | 2024

The ASE Education Foundation has accredited Southwest Virginia Community College’s (SWCC) automotive diagnostic repair program in maintenance and light repair. The ASE Education Foundation’s accreditation process is a rigorous evaluation,

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March 6th | 2024

Representatives from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) were at Southwest Virginia Community College on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, to distribute 20 laptops to veteran students and their spouses.

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February 20th | 2024

Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest) students visited the State Capitol in Richmond to advocate to state legislators the importance of community colleges on February 14th and 15th, 2024. Meeting with

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